Canada and Peru: Social Security Agreement ratified

15 January, 2016

The Social Security Agreement (2014) between Canada and Peru has been ratified by Peru by way of Supreme Decree No. 003-2016-EF and it was published in the Official Gazette of 14th January

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Peru-Tax incentive to promote investment in science and technology innovation

18 November, 2015

In Peru, Supreme Decree No. 326-2015-EF (the Decree) was published in the Official Gazette on 16 November 2016. The Decree accepts the maximum deductible amounts as provided in article 6 of the Law No. 30309. The Law also provides an additional

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation completed

10 October, 2015

On October 4, 2015, Ministers of the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam – announced conclusion of their

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Peru: Proposal for CGT exemption for certain transfers of shares

09 September, 2015

The President presented to the Peruvian Congress on 24 August 2015 a bill proposing temporary tax exemptions from capital gains tax arising from the transfer of shares carried out through the Lima Stock Exchange. To obtain the exemption certain

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Peru – Tax incentives for R&D sector

30 August, 2015

In Peru Decreto Supremo No. 188-2015-EF was published in the official gazette on 12 July 2015. The decree made certain tax incentives available for taxpayers that invest in research projects or that are involved in scientific, technological

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Peru – Draft law on tax incentives to promote investment in stock market

30 August, 2015

The parliament of Peru published Draft Law No. 4743/2015-PE on 26 August 2015. The Draft law proposes certain tax incentives designed for increasing investment in the stock market. The proposed tax incentives are as follows: -Providing exemption

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Peru: Notice on certificates of residence for claiming Double Tax Treaty benefits

28 July, 2015

On 3 July 2015 the Tax Authority of Peru issued Notice 094-2015 specifying certificates of residence status for claiming Double Tax Treaty benefits. According to the Peruvian law withholding will be required when an expense is accrued or when a

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Peru: New law on tax incentives for medium-sized, small and micro enterprises

27 May, 2015

In Peru, Law 30327 providing tax incentives for medium-sized, small and micro enterprises was published in the Official Gazette on 21 May 2015. According to the new law medium-sized, small and micro enterprises are now subject to tax under the

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Peru: Amendments to income tax regulations related to financial derivatives and tax basis on indirect transfers of Peruvian shares

29 April, 2015

In Peru changes have been made to the income tax regulations regarding financial derivatives and the tax basis on indirect transfers of Peruvian shares through Supreme Decree No. 088-2015-EF on 18 April 2015. The changes became effective as from 19

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Colombia: Foreign Ministry announces implementation of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) and Peru

11 November, 2014

The Foreign Ministry of Colombia announced on November 6, 2014 a full implementation of free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) and Peru. The FTA between the EU and Colombia has provisionally been applied since 1st August 2013. The

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Peru’s government plans to introduce subsidies and cutting taxes to face the economic slowdown

17 October, 2014

The Government of Peru has planned to introduce subsidies and cutting taxes to encourage investment and cushion export sectors from the worst economic slowdown in five years. The government declares earlier this year that it is considering to

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Peru-New resolution on reporting of stocks and shares

21 July, 2014

The Peruvian tax authority issued Resolution 200-2014-SUNAT/4B0000 which entered into effect on 28 June. The resolution amended the Resolution 169-2014-SUNAT/4B0000. According to the new resolution Form 1065 need not to be filed for the issuance,

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Peru-New Resolution on VAT Withholding rate

06 July, 2014

The Tax Administration of Peru approved Resolution No. 203-2014/SUNAT on 27 June 2013. According to the Resolution, the VAT withholding rate will be reduced from 12% to 10% for certain services. The reduced rate will apply to services as in sections

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Peru-Guidance on reporting of stocks and shares

04 July, 2014

The tax administration of Peru issued in June 2014 guidance-Resolución Superintendencia No. 169/2014/SUNAT giving approval for an electronic form for Peruvian taxpayers to provide information about the issuance, transfer, and cancelation of stocks

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Peru: New Bill to Promote Investment

01 July, 2014

The Peruvian Executive proposed to the Congress on 18 July 2014 ‘Bill 3627-2013-PE’ which would introduce a number of tax changes to promote private investment. The bill would create new procedures for consolidation of land used in investment

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Peru: Extension of VAT withdrawal regime on certain construction activities

22 June, 2014

The Peruvian tax office has confirmed that the VAT regime of Peru will be extended to cover activities like installation of electricity lines, urban construction works, and public building

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Peru: New tax stability contracts for large scale mining projects

21 June, 2014

The government of Peru has proposed a new tax stability contract for large scale mining projects. The tax stability contract would try to keep the taxation rates on investments of at least $500m unchanged for a period of 15 years. The proposal also

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Peru: New rules for communicating the issuance, transfer and cancelation of Peruvian shares

12 June, 2014

According to Resolution 169-2014-SUNAT/4B0000 of Peru the issuance, the direct and/or indirect disposal, also the cancelation of Peruvian shares will have to be communicated to the Peruvian Tax Authority by virtual Form 1065. The Resolution will be

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